counterpiece en · NOUN
Etymology
From counter- + piece.
Meanings
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A piece or component that serves to counterbalance another.
The remedy was to place a counterpiece of brass or copper wire upon the needle, the adjustment being made here.
1837, The Mechanics' Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal, and Gazette:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| counterpieces | Number=Plur | lexicographic |